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CVE-2026-78003

Mailgun for WordPress WordPress plugin server-side request forgery (SSRF)

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.79%
  1. Published22 Aug 2026

Description

The Mailgun for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) via path traversal in versions up to and including 2.2.0. This is due to insufficient input validation in the add_list() function, which accepts user-controlled array keys from $_POST['addresses'], passes them through sanitize_text_field(). This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to make authenticated POST requests to any Mailgun API endpoint using the WordPress site's API key, including creating inbound email-forwarding routes that can intercept password reset emails, leading to administrator account takeover.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-78003 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-78003 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.79%.

How severe is CVE-2026-78003?

CVE-2026-78003 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.79% probability of exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2026-78003?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.